4 h

Evening

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Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India

Meet your expert guide at Akshardham Metro station Gate No. 1, and then walk together towards the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The magnificent monument officially opened in 2005, and is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river in the eastern face of the city.

Explore the alluring beauty of this majestic monument as your guide unfolds the legends and stories connected with the temple. Admire the temple's complex style of architecture which consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 domes and more than 20,000 statues of various Hindu sages, saints, and acharyas (teachers). As you stroll through the temple's intricately carved corridors, you will experience faith at its best.

After that, stop for a small snack. Relish the exotic flavors of Indian masala tea and mouth-watering samosas.

Finally, it’s time to witness the spectacular musical fountain show which depicts the cycle of birth, life, and death as mentioned in Indian mythology. The 15-minute fountain show is called, “Cycle of Life” and takes place as the sunsets.

After the show, walk back to Akshardham Metro station where your tour concludes.

Duration: 3 hours

Included

Professional guide
All activities
Bottled water
Snacks
Sound and Light show (Water Show)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not included

Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code is smart casual
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
A small amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Items ALLOWED in the complex:
WALLET
SHOES
BELTS
PASSPORT
MONEY
LADIES PURSE
JEWELLERY
BABY FOOD
WATER BOTTLE
JACKETS
Note -Please take care of your personal belongings. Baby Food and water bottle are subjected to further check.
Items NOT ALLOWED in the complex:
MOBILE PHONES
CAMERAS
USB/PEN DRIVES
MUSIC DEVICES
ELECTRONIC ITEMS
WEAPONS
UMBRELLA
LUGGAGE
TOYS
PETS
FOOD AND DRINK
TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS
For a quick and smooth security check, we request you not bring these prohibited items with you. If you do happen to bring these items with you, please check them into the free cloakroom before entering the security check queue.
DRESS CODE
The temple is a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. To preserve its sanctity and spiritual ambience, a strict dress code operates within the complex.
Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length
Sarong: In case your dress does not comply with above requirement, a free sarong is provided for your visit (Refundable Deposit Rs. 100) Please return the sarong at the exit.
During Sundays and holidays it is very crowded so you have to wait in queue to get entry inside the Temple
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

85% Nightlife

60% Original

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